Alison Whyte, Associate Conservator, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, gives a talk at the Understanding Egyptian Collections conference. Her co-authors are Rozenn Bailleul‐LeSuer, PhD Candidate in Egyptology, University of Chicago; Emily Teeter, Egyptologist and Special Exhibitions Coordinator, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago

Understanding Egyptian Collections: Innovative display and research projects in museums

Evolving Attitudes: past and present treatment of Egyptian Collections of the Oriental Institute

On the 1st and 2nd September 2014, the Ashmolean Museum was proud to host the Understanding Egyptian Collections: Innovative display and research projects in museums conference. Looking at the exciting and interestnig ways in which museum conservators and egyptologists display ancient Egyptian artefacts and collections. From ways of conserving thousand year old mummies to restoring collosal statues, the conference finds new ways to conserve and display ancient objects.

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Understanding Egyptian Collections: Innovative display and research projects in museums